bout — meaning in English
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Senses
bout is used for these senses in English:
- bolt A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
- bolt A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
- bolt An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
- haunch The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.
bolt — full definition
- noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
- noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
- noun A flash of lightning.
- verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
- verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.
haunch — full definition
- noun The hip, buttock and top of the thigh together, on one side of the body, especially in an animal that can sit back on its haunches.
- noun The back leg and loin of an animal, especially when prepared as meat.
- noun A short, thick, upright support used in building work.
- noun A throw made with a quick, jerking motion from below.
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